This book is methodically researched as is evident with kyles accurate and detailed description of the infamous ok corral shootout. In kyles absence, his coauthors, william doyle and jim defelice defelice also helped write american sniper, finished the book. The scope through which kyle here sights on the history of america is the one most emblematic to him. Chris kyle, a former navy seal, had taken a troubled fellow veteran to a gun range for a kind of therapy session, but the police said the man turned his gun on mr. Featuring a foreword and afterword by chriss wife, taya kyle, andillustrated with more than 100 photographs, this new paperback edition featuresa bonus chapter, the eleventh gun, on shotguns, derringers, and the browningm2 machine gun. Chris kyle knew guns in a way modern american ever has. When i heard he was working on this book american gun. This book is amazing, and not just for gun experts. Books chris kyle american sniper chris kyle american gun. Chris kyle, military sniper and author, leaving his legacy. Chris kyle names model 1911 one of the top 10 in his book. At the time of his tragic death in february 20, former navy seal chris kyle, the most accomplished sniper in u. Chris kyles american gun book 1911addicts the premiere. A raucous and duly violent tour of american history through the sights of 10 famous weapons, from the kentucky long rifle to the m16.
Chris kyles american gun book discussion in general discussion started by muleskinner, sep 8, 2015. Kyles first book, american sniper, a bestseller, was written along with scott mcewen and jim defelice. The navy seal sniper was killed at a gun range in erath county before he completed his second book, american gun. Chris kyle wrote one of the best books ive read this year. Former seal chris kyle allegedly killed by former marine. The autobiography of americas deadliest sniper since carlos hathcock was a fascinating read, an insiders look at the men and methodology of americas military adventures abroad. In each chapter he offers engaging stories associated with a particular gun, form wars to duels to shoot outs. Featuring a foreword and afterword by chriss wife, taya kyle, and illustrated with more than 100 photographs, this new paperback edition features a bonus chapter, the eleventh gun, on shotguns, derringers, and the browning m2 machine gun. A fantastic book written by seal chief chris scott kyle, american sniper is a book that you will not be able to put down. Kyle, the former seal sniper of american sniper fame, is obviously a gunnut but hes smart enough to acknowledge that guns are just tools.
Will appeal to military buffs, conservative readers and, of course, firearms enthusiasts. The new york times bestselling followup to american sniperjoin chris kyle on a journedy to discover how 10 firearms changed united states history. In one chapter of his book titled punching out scruff face, kyle told the story of a bar fight in coronado, california. While chris dedicated his life to his time in the seal teams in the navy, he was also an incredibly intelligent historian. Chris kyle knew guns in a way no modern american ever has. Published by william morrow, an imprint of harper collins, chris kyles american gun is available in hardcopy, ebook or audio book formats. His book new book details the rifles and pistols wielded by soldiers, police officers, hunters. What gun did chris kyle use to make the longest shot. Chris hits the highlights of american firearms design, and the book reads like a whos who in any well stocked gun safe.
American gun is a book for sympathizers, not questioners. Ventura has denied the event happened and filed a lawsuit against chris kyle for defemation of character. Kyles wife, taya kyle also contributed to the book, giving readers a greater understanding of the man. T he filmmakers behind american sniper left out chris kyles violent murder at the end of the blockbuster movie for the sake of his two kids, says screenwriter jason hall. A history of the us in ten firearms, coauthored with william doyle, and jim. Since chris kyles death, ventura decided to turn his attention to his wife and is now suing her. Chis kyles american gun takes this idea one important step further and carefully considers the impact the each of his top ten guns played at critical points in the development of the united states. Chris kyle was an american hero, and he was also an expert on guns. Taya kyle on the book american gun by chris kyle author of. An eponymous film adaptation of kyles book, directed by clint eastwood, was released two years later.
In 2014, kyles book american sniper was released as a major hollywood film, starring bradley cooper as chris kyle and directed by. Just before his untimely death the great american hero, chris kyle, was working on his second book, american gun. American gun is definitely a fitting legacy for chris kyle, who was a passionate firearms advocate. In his book, american sniper, kyle describes his longest successful shot.
Fortunately, enough of the book was complete that kyles coauthor and the coauthor from his prior book, american sniper, were able to round out the chapters and bring the book to completion. Chris kyles american gun is a fascinating book with each chapter dedicated to a different weapon. Christopher scott chris kyle april 8, 1974 february 2, 20 was a united states navy seal and the most lethal sniper in u. Its written with the authority of a subject matter expert and. In his autobiography, kyle said people ask a lot about the weapons he used as a sniper, so he talked some in the book about the specific rifles he used. Its written with the authority of a subject matter expert and the straighttalking voice of a. American gun chris kyle paperback harpercollins publishers. In fact, he talked about how the sr25 had a bad reputation of jamming up in the field. It is an amazing autobiography by chris kyle, who is the current highest kill rate sniper in u. Chris kyles american gun is like a chance to hang out with the late, legendary sniper as he recounts stories of the guns impact on american history. Among others, i see there is a chapter on the 1911. Chris kyle, author of american sniper reported killed in.
In his autobiography, chris kyle starts by describing the arstyle, semiauto, black guns that he used, like the us navy mk12 5. Navy in 2009, and published his bestselling autobiography, american sniper, in 2012. This book recounts stories of kyles service in iraq, but was perhaps best publicized in the defamation lawsuit which resulted. Kyle described the wide range of weapons and rifle systems he used in. Now his wife and coauthors are determined to share the story they knew kyle. Chris kyle american sniper chris kyle american gun. American gun is part history, part firsthand journey as chris locates and shoots these legendary guns.
With 255 kills, 160 of them officially confirmed by the pentagon, kyle is the deadliest marksman in u. The following is a special provided by elise cooper for blackfive readers. If you have any interest in historical fiction, or romance, or military adventure, its an amazingly valuable tool. This book is a new york times bestseller which tells of chris kyles 10 years as a navy seal including his multiple combat tours in iraq operation iraqi freedom and elsewhere. With the release of clint eastwoods movie, american sniper, this weekend, i thought it might be fitting to look at the favorite rifles of the american hero, chris kyle. At the time of his tragic death in february 20, former navy seal chris kyle, the top sniper in u. American gun is a sweeping epic of bravery, adventure, invention, and sacrifice.
American gun audiobook by chris kyle, william doyle. But two other former seals, friends of kyles, said they were there that night, and it happened just the way kyle said it did. Military history is an autobiography by united states navy seal chris kyle, written with scott mcewen and jim defelice. When former navy seal chris kyle was killed, he was completing his muchanticipated second book, american gun. Drop by your local bookseller or visit to purchase a copy of this great book. Theres a touch of sadness to the second book by kyle american sniper, 2012, given that kylewho coauthored this work with. Before that last fateful trip to the gun range kyle was nearing.
Chris kyle had more than 150 officially confirmed kills the previous american record was 109. The movie american sniper, based on former navy seal chris kyles book of the same name, omits two incredible episodes from chriss life. Each chapter is about a different weapon and time period, and the quirky tales make it very entertaining. American gun by chris kyle hard cover chris kyle frog. Taya kyle on the book american gun by chris kyle author. American gun by chris kyle hard cover chris kyle frog store. Chris kyle was our nations deadliest sniper prior to his unfortunate murder in early 20 by a disturbed fellow veteran whom kyle was attempting to help. Two chris kyle stories you wont see in american sniper. Navy seal chris kyle killed at gun range the most lethal sniper in u. Although those rifles served a purpose, kyle wasnt a huge fan of either. After his service in the military, kyle went on to write a book, american sniper.
You will read it cover to cover without wanting a break. Theres a touch of sadness to the second book by kyle american sniper, 2012, given that kylewho coauthored this work with william doyleboth became famous for his wartime sniper service and was himself gunned. Chris kyle books list of books by author chris kyle. Chris kyles wife speaks for his book and for guns the. Interested to know if anyone here has read this and could. Filled with an unforgettable cast of characters, chris kyles american gun is a.
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